No More Writer's Block: AI Agency Community This or That Engagement

Struggling to spark quick, fun conversations in your AI agency community? This or That templates are a proven way to break the ice, encourage participation, and keep engagement lively. Discover ready-to-use prompts that make it easy to get members talking in seconds.

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Why This Works

This or That posts tap into our instinct for quick choices and friendly competition. The low-pressure format makes it easy for even the shyest members to join in, since answers are fast, require little thought, and feel playful. By inviting members to pick between two clear options, you lower the barrier to participation, spark curiosity, and create space for friendly debate.

For AI agency communities, these prompts are especially powerful. They allow members to reveal their tech habits, preferences, and personalities without committing to long explanations. This means more comments, more connections, and a more vibrant group culture. Plus, the fun tone sets a relaxed mood, which is ideal for social spaces built around complex topics like AI.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Chatbot or virtual assistant - which would you rather build?

💡 Example: "Chatbot or virtual assistant - which would you rather build?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #preference #tools
2

Would you choose an AI that writes code or one that creates art? Tell us why!

💡 Example: "Would you choose an AI that writes code or one that creates art? Tell us why!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #creative #insight
3

Automation or personalization - which matters more in your projects?

💡 Example: "Automation or personalization - which matters more in your projects?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #strategy #project
4

Text analysis or image recognition - which AI skill excites you more?

💡 Example: "Text analysis or image recognition - which AI skill excites you more?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #skills #interest
5

Early adopter or wait-and-see - how do you approach new AI tech?

💡 Example: "Early adopter or wait-and-see - how do you approach new AI tech?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #mindset #technology
6

Would you rather train data or tune models all day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather train data or tune models all day?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #workflow #technical
7

Remote brainstorms or in-person whiteboard sessions - what is your team vibe?

💡 Example: "Remote brainstorms or in-person whiteboard sessions - what is your team vibe?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #team #collaboration
8

Big data or small, curated datasets - which do you prefer to work with?

💡 Example: "Big data or small, curated datasets - which do you prefer to work with?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #data #preference
9

Explainable AI or black box models - which do you trust more?

💡 Example: "Explainable AI or black box models - which do you trust more?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #trust #models
10

AI for productivity or for creativity - which do you use more?

💡 Example: "AI for productivity or for creativity - which do you use more?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #use case #workflow
11

Morning sprints or late-night coding - when do you do your best AI work?

💡 Example: "Morning sprints or late-night coding - when do you do your best AI work?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #habits #workstyle
12

Would you rather deploy fast or perfect your project before launch?

💡 Example: "Would you rather deploy fast or perfect your project before launch?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #launch #quality
13

AI-powered emails or chatbots - which do you think saves more time?

💡 Example: "AI-powered emails or chatbots - which do you think saves more time?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #efficiency #tools
14

Debugging code or testing models - which task do you enjoy more?

💡 Example: "Debugging code or testing models - which task do you enjoy more?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tasks #technical
15

Solo developer or team player - how do you prefer to work on AI projects?

💡 Example: "Solo developer or team player - how do you prefer to work on AI projects?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #collaboration #role
16

Would you rather present to clients or work behind the scenes?

💡 Example: "Would you rather present to clients or work behind the scenes?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #presentation #personality
17

Slack or Discord - which platform is better for your team?

💡 Example: "Slack or Discord - which platform is better for your team?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #platform #communication
18

Quick prototype or detailed planning - which approach fits your agency?

💡 Example: "Quick prototype or detailed planning - which approach fits your agency?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #process #agency
19

Open-source tools or custom solutions - what do you prefer for AI work?

💡 Example: "Open-source tools or custom solutions - what do you prefer for AI work?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tools #preference
20

Would you rather improve existing models or build new ones from scratch?

💡 Example: "Would you rather improve existing models or build new ones from scratch?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #development #models
21

Working with structured data or unstructured data - which is more fun?

💡 Example: "Working with structured data or unstructured data - which is more fun?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #data #fun
22

Machine learning or deep learning - which do you use more often?

💡 Example: "Machine learning or deep learning - which do you use more often?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #methods #frequency
23

Would you pick learning Python or R for your next skill?

💡 Example: "Would you pick learning Python or R for your next skill?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #skills #learning
24

On-site client meetings or virtual demos - which do you prefer?

💡 Example: "On-site client meetings or virtual demos - which do you prefer?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #clients #meetings
25

Agile sprints or waterfall planning - how does your team roll?

💡 Example: "Agile sprints or waterfall planning - how does your team roll?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #process #team
26

Would you rather automate emails or automate reports first?

💡 Example: "Would you rather automate emails or automate reports first?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #automation #priority
27

Data privacy or model accuracy - which matters more for your clients?

💡 Example: "Data privacy or model accuracy - which matters more for your clients?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #ethics #priorities
28

Early morning coffee or late-night energy drink - your coding fuel?

💡 Example: "Early morning coffee or late-night energy drink - your coding fuel?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #fun #habits
29

Would you rather attend an AI conference or take an online course?

💡 Example: "Would you rather attend an AI conference or take an online course?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #learning #events
30

Voice assistants or recommendation engines - which impresses you more?

💡 Example: "Voice assistants or recommendation engines - which impresses you more?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #technology #opinion
31

Would you rather have a robot teammate or an AI mentor?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a robot teammate or an AI mentor?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #imagination #team
32

In-person hackathons or virtual coding jams - which would you join?

💡 Example: "In-person hackathons or virtual coding jams - which would you join?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #events #participation
33

Would you rather read AI research papers or watch explainer videos?

💡 Example: "Would you rather read AI research papers or watch explainer videos?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #learning #format
34

Quick answers or deep dives - what do you look for in community posts?

💡 Example: "Quick answers or deep dives - what do you look for in community posts?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #community #preference
35

Would you rather automate your calendar or your email inbox?

💡 Example: "Would you rather automate your calendar or your email inbox?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #automation #tools
36

AI for business growth or AI for social good - which motivates you more?

💡 Example: "AI for business growth or AI for social good - which motivates you more?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #motivation #purpose
37

Would you rather use a cutting-edge new AI tool or stick with a proven classic?

💡 Example: "Would you rather use a cutting-edge new AI tool or stick with a proven classic?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tools #risk
38

Team brainstorming or solo research - how do you solve tough AI problems?

💡 Example: "Team brainstorming or solo research - how do you solve tough AI problems?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #problem solving #teamwork
39

Would you rather code in silence or with background music?

💡 Example: "Would you rather code in silence or with background music?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #workstyle #fun
40

AI-generated art or AI-generated music - which blows your mind more?

💡 Example: "AI-generated art or AI-generated music - which blows your mind more?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #creative #technology
41

Would you rather ship a small feature today or wait for a big launch later?

💡 Example: "Would you rather ship a small feature today or wait for a big launch later?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #launch #strategy
42

Ask why you chose your answer - what made you pick it?

💡 Example: "Ask why you chose your answer - what made you pick it?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #reflection #discussion

How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply copy and paste your favorite prompt into your community platform. Customize the options to match current trends or your specific audience if needed. Pin a This or That post for new members to introduce themselves, or schedule regular prompts to keep conversations fresh. Encourage replies by commenting yourself and tagging a few members to kick things off. Rotate topics to keep things interesting and avoid repetition.

Best Practices

  • Keep options simple and relevant to AI or agency life.
  • Use friendly, inclusive language to invite all members.
  • Avoid polarizing or controversial topics.
  • Mix in trending AI concepts with everyday choices.
  • Engage by replying to answers and sharing your own pick.

All Platforms Tips

For all platforms, keep posts concise and visually clean. Use emojis to make options pop if your platform supports them. Tag or mention members to prompt participation. If polls are available, use them for quick clicks, but written posts encourage more discussion. Adjust posting frequency based on your group's activity level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a This or That post?

A This or That post presents two options and asks members to choose one. It is designed for quick, easy engagement.

How often should I use This or That templates in my AI agency community?

Once or twice a week is a good frequency. Adjust based on member response and your overall content plan.

Can I customize the templates for my specific agency?

Absolutely. Feel free to tweak options or wording to better fit your agency's culture or current projects.

What should I do if there is little engagement on a post?

Reply with your own answer, tag a few active members, and invite discussion. Rotate topics to keep things fresh.

Is it okay to use these templates on LinkedIn, Slack, or Discord?

Yes, these prompts are designed for all platforms. Adapt the format to suit each platform's style and features.

How do I avoid polarizing topics in AI discussions?

Focus on light, everyday choices and avoid topics that could spark controversy or strong divides among members.

Can This or That prompts help new members feel welcome?

Yes. The casual, low-pressure format makes it easy for new members to join the conversation and feel included.

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